Only church to have a pissoir incorporated into its structure.
No longer the primary residence of the royal family. An impressive room has its ceiling clad with the wing cases of 1.4 million Thai jewel beetles.
Excellent rundown of the history of chocolate in Europe. Chocolate making demonstrations and samples are highlights.
A must visit when in Brussels. Seat of the most powerful and controversial organisation in Europe.
Ringed by 48 bronze statuettes representing the city's medieval guilds.
The squares smallest building where Brussels' city hero Evarard 't Serclaes died in 1388.
Formerly a medieval bread market. Nowadays it houses the Brussels city museum and its impressive collection of maps, relics and paintings that explains the history of the city.
Wonderful escape from the noise of the city. Excellent place for a relaxing stroll.
Stunning gothic building. Was the only building in the Grand Place to survive the 1695 French bombardment.
Interesting collection of items associated with the life and works of one of Belgium's favourite musicians.
25 metre tall column topped by King Leopold I. Between the bronze lions at the base is an eternal flame honouring the Belgian victims of the two world wars.
The crypt contains the remains of deceased Belgian royals.
One of few remaining parts of the 8km wall that surrounded the city. This 14th century gatehouse tower was preserved as a military prison.
Was the site of Brussel's original castle and was the home to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. The complex was destroyed by fire in 1731.
Two impressive East Asian pogodas are the main attractions.
You can spend a whole day entertaining the kids here. Excellent water park and mini Europe containing 350 scale models depicting Europe's best known architecture.
Space age centre piece of the 1958 World's fair. Open for tours and there is a restaurant inside that opens at 6.30pm.
Beautifully landscaped park with its impressive triumphal arch. Home to many interesting museums.
